Ebdaa CEO named World Union of Arab Bankers member
MANAMA, 10 hours, 57 minutes ago
The World Union of Arab Bankers (WUAB) has announced the appointment of Dr. Khalid Al-Ghazzawi, the Chief Executive Officer of Ebdaa Microfinance Company – Bahrain, as a member of its Board of Directors for the Union’s sixth term running from May 1 to April 30, 2028.
In his new capacity, Dr Al-Ghazzawi will leverage over 25 years of experience in the financial and banking sectors, with particular expertise in microfinance, to support the Union’s efforts in driving transformative progress within Arab financial services, said a statement from Ebdaa Bank.
His role will focus on strengthening frameworks for regional collaboration among financial institutions, enriching initiatives and dialogues around microfinance and financial inclusion, and contributing to policy-making processes aimed at advancing the banking sector throughout the Arab region.
Confirming the appointment, Dr. Al-Ghazzawi said he had received an official letter from Dr. Wissam Fattouh, Secretary-General of the World Union of Arab Bankers, congratulating him and extending a warm welcome to the Board.
In the letter, Dr. Fattouh noted that the selection was made in recognition of Dr. Al-Ghazzawi’s distinguished achievements in the areas of financial inclusion and microfinance—sectors that align closely with the Union’s mission of fostering economic and social development across the Arab world.
The appointment also reflects acknowledgment of Dr. Al-Ghazzawi’s significant contributions to advancing and modernising the Arab banking industry, it stated.
Dr Al-Ghazzawi’s first official engagement in this role will be his participation in the upcoming regular meeting of the WUAB Board of Directors, which will convene on the sidelines of the Arab Banking Conference in Cairo, Egypt, from April 28 to 29.
On his appointment, Dr. Al-Ghazzawi expressed deep pride in the trust placed in him by the Union’s leadership, and reaffirmed his commitment to contributing meaningfully to the Union’s objectives and to supporting the growth and vitality of the Arab banking sector.
"I am honoured by the trust placed in me by the World Union of Arab Bankers. I look forward to contributing actively to the Union’s initiatives and supporting the development of the Arab banking sector," he stated.
"I will endeavour to channel my expertise towards initiatives that promote innovation and financial inclusion, while also reaffirming the Kingdom of Bahrain’s distinguished leadership and pivotal contributions to the development of the regional and global banking landscape" he added.-TradeArabia News Service
